Daniel Jacobs (34-2, 29 KOs) and Sergiy Derevyanchenko
(12-0, 10 KOs) will clash for the vacant IBF World
Middleweight Title and Alberto Machado (20-0, 16 KOs) will
defend his WBA Super Featherweight Title against Yuandale
Evans (20-1, 14 KOs on Saturday, October 27 at the Hulu
Theater from Madison Square Garden in New York. The
doubleheader will be televised live on HBO World
Championship Boxing beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Jacobs, fighting out of Brooklyn, N.Y., is in hot form
having taken the unbeaten records of Luis Arias and Maciej
Sulecki in his last two outings at the Nassau Coliseum, Long
Island and Barclays Center, Brooklyn respectively,
punctuating his win over Sulecki with a knockdown in the
final session.

The 'Miracle Man' is gunning to regain his world champion
status having lost his WBA crown to Kazakh star Gennady
Golovkin in a tight unification tussle in March 2017 in New
York, and with Golovkin and Mexican hero Saul 'Canelo'
Alvarez meeting in a rematch in September, Jacobs is hunting
down the winner.

Derevyanchenko has his own designs on those blockbuster
nights though. Born in Feodosia, Crimea, Ukraine, and now
based in Brooklyn, NY, Derevyanchenko was a touted amateur,
compiling an astonishing record of 390-20, as well as a 23-1
ledger in the World Series of Boxing, and representing
Ukraine in the 2008 Olympics, before turning pro in July
2014. Known as "The Technician," Derevyanchenko is
fundamentally sound with superb reflexes, deft defense and
devastating power, having stopped 10 of his 12 professional
opponents thus far.

In a final IBF eliminator for mandatory status,
Derevyanchenko proved he could carry his power into the
later rounds, halting Tureano Johnson in the 12th and final
frame of their August 2017 clash. One year earlier,
Derevyanchenko knocked out former world champion Sam
Soliman, becoming only the second man to do so, inside two
rounds in July 2016, in an IBF elimination bout for the #2
ranking. While awaiting his title shot, Derevyanchenko
dusted off the experienced Dashon Johnson in six stanzas in
his last bout on March 3. Co-promoted by DiBella
Entertainment and Fight Promotions Inc., Derevyanchenko is
thrilled that his shot at coronation will take place in his
debut at Madison Square Garden, the Mecca of Boxing.

Jacobs and Derevyanchenko are familiar foes as they both
hone their skills with trainer Andre Rozier, who will be in
Jacobs' corner and camp for the bout, but Brooklyn hero
Jacobs doesn't believe that will play a part in their clash
- and predicts a triumphant return to World champion status
in a tough fight. Gary Stark Sr. will take over head trainer
responsibilities for Derevyanchenko as he prepares for his
first world championship opportunity.

Jacobs vs. Derevyanchenko will top a stacked bill in New
York as the main event of a world title double-header. In
the co-main event, unbeaten Puerto Rican star Alberto "El
Explosivo" Machadomakes the second defense of his WBA World
Super Featherweight title against Cleveland's Yuandale Evans
in a 12-round fight presented by Golden Boy Promotions in
association with Miguel Cotto Promotions and DiBella
Entertainment.

Topping the non-televised bill is a rematch of the 2016
women's fight of the year as Heather Hardy (21-0, 4 KOs) and
Shelly Vincent (23-1, 1 KO) renew their rivalry, with the
vacant WBO World Featherweight strap on the line after Hardy
edged their fantastic first meeting.

"I'm excited to be back in New York City fighting in my
hometown," said Jacobs. "This opportunity for a world title
is one I don't take lightly and I'm preparing myself to be
in an incredible fight with Sergey Derevyanchenko. I've
always felt that I was the best middleweight in the world
with this type of fight I'm that much closer to all the that
glory and to proving to the world I am the best "

"I'm a step away from my dream and I will not miss this
chance," said Derevyanchenko. "From my time in the amateurs
to my pro career, this has been a long time coming for me.
I've beaten everyone they've put in front of me to earn this
shot. Having trained with Danny, I know him very well and we
are friends. However, it will be strictly business in the
ring. I will not be denied. The belt will be mine."

"I feel excited to make the second defense of my title, but
this time before all of my Puerto Rican brothers in New
York," said Machado. "I'm anxious to get to Los Angeles to
start the strong stages of preparation and solidify myself
as a champion for the second time with a convincing win for
all of Puerto Rico. Thank you to HBO for believing in me.
Thank you to Peter Nelson, Miguel Cotto Promotions and
Golden Boy Promotions. Yuandale Evans is a great fighter who
comes with a lot of hunger after years of rest. But this
time I will go into the ring with extra motivation to reward
all my people in person and those watching at home with a
great victory."

"I want to let Machado know that I am taking the belt home,"
said Evans. "Training has been going great and I've been
doing my homework. Machado is tall and strong, but he's
never fought a guy like me, who can hit like me. To fight
for a world title at Madison Square Garden is a dream come
true. I am going make the most out of this opportunity. This
is my time to shine."

"One of the saddest things is that in 2016, Shelly and I put
on the fight of the year, and so many people missed it,"
said Hardy. "We've been dying to do the rematch but under
the right circumstances. This is a great time for women's
boxing and a great event to showcase the rematch - and I'm
going to bring home that title, don't worry about that."

"Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to shoot hoops at MSG -
now I'm going to get to beat Heather's ass there," said
Vincent. "The first fight was close, I thought I won it,
Heather thought she won it, some people thought I won, some
thought she won, some thought it was a draw.

"This time, you are going to see the old 'Shelito' - I've
got more than just three weeks to get ready, and I think
it'll be a repeat of the first fight, non-stop punching, and
my hands are going to be all over Heather Hardy like she's
my woman and I'm not leaving without that title."

"When we started working with Danny, the goal was always to
become World Champion and now the time has come," said
Jacobs' promoter Eddie Hearn. "This is brilliant match up
but I strongly believe on October 27 at MSG Danny will be
crowned champion and add another chapter to this Cinderella
story.

"It's a powerful triple-header with unbeaten WBA
Super-Featherweight champion Alberto Machado defending his
crown against Cleveland contender Yuandale 'Money Shot'
Evans and New York's own Heather Hardy meeting Shelly
Vincent in a rematch of their 2016 Fight if the Year, with
the WBO World Featherweight crown on the line. October 27
will be an electric night in New York."

"With over 400 amateur bouts, a trip to the Olympics, and
experience in the World Series of Boxing, Sergiy was adamant
with me that he wanted to fight for a world title against
the biggest name available," said Lou DiBella, President of
DiBella Entertainment.

"I've known Danny since he was a kid. He is a great fighter
in and out of the ring. Stylistically, this is a can't-miss
action fight. Sergiy studies his opponents, finds their
weaknesses, then breaks them down. That is why he has such a
great chance to win this fight and become the IBF
Middleweight Champion.

"Yuandale Evans has a tremendous opportunity in the
co-feature to capture his first world title against champion
Alberto Machado. Coming off the biggest win of his career,
Evans is highly motivated to seize the moment and perform at
his best. Both Machado and Evans can bang and like to brawl,
so this should make for a very entertaining opening bout on
HBO.

"Finally, Heather 'The Heat' Hardy and Shelly 'Shelito's
Way' Vincent will get the chance to rematch their 2016
Female Fight of the Year. The first fight was a barnburner,
and this promises to be nothing less. The stakes are higher
this time, as both women will compete for the WBO
Featherweight Championship of the World. A World
Championship in boxing has been a lifelong dream for both,
and I am thrilled that they will get this opportunity on
October 27."

"Alberto Machado is determined to prove that he is the best
super featherweight in the world," said Oscar De La Hoya,
Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. "He beat a strong
champion in Jezreel Corrales and defended his crown against
a tough contender in Rafael Mensah. In both fight, he used
his skills and power to obtain the victory, and I'm positive
he will do the same against Evans before legion of Puerto
Rican fans in New York. I have no doubts he will be
recognized as one of the best champions that Puerto Rico has
produced."

"Alberto Machado is building his own legacy fight after
fight," said Miguel Cotto, President of Miguel Cotto
Promotions. "He wants to be the best in his division and is
hungry for the big challenges. He has the best opportunity
to showcase his skills in front of his Puerto Rican brothers
at The Garden in New York."